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“If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” ~ Doug Larson Whether you want to fly fish, hire a charter, toss a line from a dock or bring your own fishing boat and spend the day on the lake, the Petoskey Area is a fisherman’s dream. Walloon Lake yields bass and walleye. Petoskey’s Bear River plays host to brown trout, salmon and steelhead. Head to Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City for walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegills and rock bass. In Alanson, you can reel in largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, walleye and bluegill. And those who hit Little Traverse Bay will likely pull in trout, salmon, brown trout and steelhead. There are also a numerous lesser-known lakes and streams where you can try your luck. Check out the DNR’s Weekly Fishing Report at 855.777.0908. The Fishing Report and DNR licensing information is also available online. 45

Boyne Outfitters Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls 844.773.8321 ~ boyneoutfitters.com Whether it is chasing wild browns or rainbows, Boyne Outfitters will provide you with patient, knowledgeable guides. CC Guide Service Harbor Springs 231.330.5762 ~ croffcraft.com Explore Northern Michigan’s premier trout waters in a custom-built cedar drift boat. New fly fishermen, or seasoned anglers, will find our northern rivers and streams have much to offer anyone seeking elusive trout. Visit the website for rates and complete details. Hewitt’s Guide Service 805 Second Street, Boyne City 231.582.2202 ~ 231.675.3523 ~ fishboyne.com Let DNR licensed guide Bryce Hewitt “hook you up with the big one” on Walloon Lake. Bryce is a local inland lake fisherman specializing in bass, walleye and pike. Pricing available online.

Hidden River Golf and Casting Club 7688 Maple River Road, Brutus 231.549.6064 ~ hiddenriver.com Known as a best kept secret, the Maple River is considered one of the premier trout streams in northern Michigan and Hidden River Golf & Casting Club offers the best private access to this wonderful piece of water. Catch and release. Jordan Valley Trout Pond 5245 N. M-66 Highway, East Jordan 231.459.5188 ~ 231.536.0518 ~ jordanvalleytroutpond.com Jordan Valley Trout Pond is a terrific place to bring the kids. The ponds are stocked with rainbow trout and there’s no license required to fish here. Tackle and rods are furnished. Catch & Keep • Catch & Release • Fish cleaned and iced.

Kid’s Fishing Pond Bayfront Drive, Petoskey bit.ly/LimeKilnPond This KID’S ONLY fishing pond is the perfect place to bring your youngster and show how it’s done. The pond has been stocked with trout and comes complete with a wheelchair ramp and fishing platform so all kids can enjoy it. Be sure to bring your own equipment.

Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center 3377 U.S. 31, Oden 231.348.0998 ~ bit.ly/OdenStateFishHatchery This is a must-see cultural treasure! Informative guided hatchery tours, weekly nature programs, self-guided hiking/nature trails, interpretive exhibits and interactive displays. Birders may even see an osprey or bald eagle. Special programs for families and group tours are available by appointment. Admission and programs are FREE. Bring your quarters to buy fish food and watch them jump!

Plumbers Helper Charter Fishing Bay Harbor Lake Marina, Bay Harbor 231.357.1513 ~ bayharborfishing.com Fish the Great Lakes in style and comfort...and land the BIG ONES too! King salmon, Coho salmon, pink salmon, Atlantic salmon, steelhead, lake trout, brown trout and the occasional monster walleye have all been caught during Plumberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Helper Charters. Call for rates. Reel Waters Fly Fishing Harbor Springs 800.871.1780 ~ reelwatersmi.com Reel Waters features trips for families, women only, and kids; as well as advanced fly fishing experts. They provide gear, lessons, flies, food & drink and a wealth of information. Please call for further information.

Rodzilla Fishing Charters 101 East Lake St., Petoskey 989.306.1186 ~ rodzillacharters.com Rodzilla Fishing Charters can accommodate up to five people per trip and runs out of the Petoskey Marina. Rates vary; call for information.

Spring Lake Park 1590 Harbor-Petoskey Road, Petoskey Here you may see ducks, swans, turtles and frogs. For birders, this is also a terrific place to catch a glimpse of Yellow Warblers, Sandhill Cranes, Eastern Kingbirds and other nesting birds in the summer. Songbirds and waterfowl migrate here in the spring and fall. The enclosed deck is a perfect place for little ones to try and catch their first fish! Be sure to bring your own equipment. Tony D Outdoors Fly Fishing Guide Petoskey 231.347.5039 ~ tonydoutdoors.net Guide service and lessons are both offered through Tony D Outdoors. All fishing trips are catch and release only. Please call or visit the website for rate information.

True North Trout Guide Service Boyne City 231.675.1237 ~ truenorthtrout.com From beginner to expert, Brian Koz can share his experience with all levels of anglers on The Jordan, Boyne, Sturgeon, Maple and Manistee Rivers. Whether walk-in & wading or floating down one of these rivers, True North Trout has you covered with rods/reels and waders. Koz also offers fly casting and fly tying instruction during winter months. Fish with him 3 out of 4 seasons in northern Michigan.

Ward Brother Boats, Inc. 106 East Antrim Street, Charlevoix 231.547.2371 ~ wardbrothersboats.com Ward Brothers has 31 ft. Bertram boats with head that depart from their dock in Charlevoix for lake trout and chinook salmon charters. WhiteCap Charters Petoskey 231.675.1127 ~ whitecapchartersportfishing.com Fishing charters by appointment for up to six passengers on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. Salmon, lake trout, walleye and bass. Bring home dinner!

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